New 10' Intex Vinyl Above Ground Pool

[baker1213]

Just trying to get a good cleaning and maintenance plan set up for my new pool. I am a first time pool owner so I am still a bit lost and confused when it comes to the chemicals and everything, but I am slowly getting familiar with it by reading the posts on the forum. Of course, my little guy couldn't wait to start playing so I filled the pool yesterday before looking into the maintenance information. I plan to purchase the 6 way test kit, bleach, and borax and start following the easy maintenance plan today. Just wondering if I will be okay doing so or if I need to alter the plan or start over since I filled the pool already like an overexcited first time pool owner with an overexcited 4 year old haha.

[Watermom]

You will be ok by adding some bleach for now but it will be a good idea to do the 'recipe' for starting up small pools. (I think from reading your post that you have already found it.) Don't let a freshly filled pool sit unchlorinated for long. It is amazing at how quickly it can turn green!

Also, do yourself a favor and go ahead and order a good test kit (Taylor K-2006 or 2006C) from my signature below. You won't regret it and it will make it easier to take care of your pool. In the meantime, pick up a cheap OTO/Phenol Red kit (red and yellow drops).

Keep reading posts of the forum, especially the stickies at the top of each sub-section. (Until your registration is completed, you'll have to log out first to be able to see the rest of the forum, though.) Also, read on our sister website www.poolsolutions.com.

Welcome to the Pool Forum!

[PoolDoc]

membership updated.

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